Fruits of Tropical and Subtropical Origin: Composition, Properties and Uses Edited by Steven Nagy, Philip E. Shaw and Wilfred F. Wardowski

This authoritative book on tropical and subtropical fruits discusses fruit history and distribution, botanical descriptions and varieties, maturity stages, harvesting procedures, handling and post-harvest treatments, chemical composition, nutritional significance, flavor qualities, functional properties and diverse food uses.

Written by 19 leading international experts, "Fruits of Tropical and Subtropical Origin" …
• conducts an in-depth review of the botanical and horticultural properties of many uncommon tropical and subtropical fruits;
• discusses the compositional nature of these fruits, including amino acids, sugars and sugar alcohols, minerals, organic acids, vitamins, fiber, pigments, lipids, flavor essences, therapeutic agents,antimicrobial compounds, and many more; and
• evaluates current potential food uses, clear and turid juices, nectars, diluted drinks.

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391 pages, 1990, Hardcover - ISBN 0-944961-00-2

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